The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 849 kilometers (527 miles / 458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Ankara, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.